This document outlines five criteria for evaluating web 2.0 tools for educational use: 1) fun factor, emphasizing how games and interactive elements increase engagement and learning; 2) educational significance, considering how the tool advances learning goals and critical thinking; 3) cost, noting that free or low-cost options should be prioritized; 4) access, addressing issues of digital divides and older technologies; and 5) user-friendliness, emphasizing that the tool should facilitate rather than distract from the learning task. References are provided to support the criteria.
Technology for Education Vision presentationDawn Anthony
This presentation was made in my Leadership class. It is presenting an 1:1 iPad roll out for the students. This presentation gives all the benefits of allowing the students to use iPads as a tool for furthering their education.
This study aims to investigate the benefits and challenges of Cloud Computing and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Higher Education. The review will focus on the best practices and challenges faced by organizations that have implemented cloud sourcing and BYOD in efforts to save money. Cloud computing is a service for delivering computer hardware, software, applications, and even entire data centers, on the Internet instead of having to spend a capital investment to offer those services locally. In this review, we will evaluate cloud computing from four perspectives: Data Security, Faculty Training, Teaching/Learning, and Cost. In addition, the “Bring Your Own Device” concept is rapidly expanding and has significant value for educators and students. In reviewing BYOD, we will evaluate and focus on the following perspectives: Policy Creation, Data Security & Network Reliability, User Education & Support and Teaching & Learning. With the increasing interest in academia for the use of innovative technologies, this examination will be useful for Faculty, Staff, and Students in effort to understand how “Cloud Computing” and “BYOD” can create a better learning experience, both in and out of the classroom. Highlighting the lessons learned during implementation will be beneficial for Information Technologists in efforts to provide a path for successful adoption and use while demonstrating the current trends, educational benchmarks for use, and future needs in research and development in both “Cloud Computing” and “BYOD” in Higher Education.
Technology for Education Vision presentationDawn Anthony
This presentation was made in my Leadership class. It is presenting an 1:1 iPad roll out for the students. This presentation gives all the benefits of allowing the students to use iPads as a tool for furthering their education.
This study aims to investigate the benefits and challenges of Cloud Computing and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Higher Education. The review will focus on the best practices and challenges faced by organizations that have implemented cloud sourcing and BYOD in efforts to save money. Cloud computing is a service for delivering computer hardware, software, applications, and even entire data centers, on the Internet instead of having to spend a capital investment to offer those services locally. In this review, we will evaluate cloud computing from four perspectives: Data Security, Faculty Training, Teaching/Learning, and Cost. In addition, the “Bring Your Own Device” concept is rapidly expanding and has significant value for educators and students. In reviewing BYOD, we will evaluate and focus on the following perspectives: Policy Creation, Data Security & Network Reliability, User Education & Support and Teaching & Learning. With the increasing interest in academia for the use of innovative technologies, this examination will be useful for Faculty, Staff, and Students in effort to understand how “Cloud Computing” and “BYOD” can create a better learning experience, both in and out of the classroom. Highlighting the lessons learned during implementation will be beneficial for Information Technologists in efforts to provide a path for successful adoption and use while demonstrating the current trends, educational benchmarks for use, and future needs in research and development in both “Cloud Computing” and “BYOD” in Higher Education.
E-Learning: Challenges and Research Opportunities Using Machine Learning & Da...eraser Juan José Calderón
E-Learning: Challenges and Research Opportunities Using Machine Learning & Data Analytics
de ABDALLAH MOUBAYED 1 , MOHAMMADNOOR INJADAT1 , ALI BOU NASSIF2 , HANAN LUTFIYYA3 , AND ABDALLAH SHAMI1 1Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Western University, London, ON N6A 3K7, Canada 2Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates 3Computer Science Department, Western University, London, ON N6A 3K7, Canada Corresponding author: Abdallah Moubayed (amoubaye@uwo.ca)
ABSTRACT
With the proliferation of technology, the field of e-learning has garnered significant attention in recent times. This is because it has allowed users from around the world to learn and access new information. This has added to the growing amount of collected data that is already being generated through different devices and sensors employed around the world. This has led to the need to analyze collected data and extract useful information from it. Machine learning (ML) and data analytics (DA) are proposed techniques that can help extract information and find valuable patterns within the collected data. In this paper, the field of e-learning is investigated in terms of definitions and characteristics. Moreover, the various challenges facing the different participants within this process are discussed. In addition, some of the works proposed in the literature to tackle these challenges are presented. Then, a brief survey about some of the most popular ML and DA techniques is given. Finally, some of the research opportunities available that employ such techniques are proposed to give insights into the areas that merit further exploration and investigation.
How to Become a Thought Leader in Your NicheLeslie Samuel
Are bloggers thought leaders? Here are some tips on how you can become one. Provide great value, put awesome content out there on a regular basis, and help others.
Assessing the commercialization potential of research-grounded technology projects is necessitated by the high failure rate and resulting in high cost of technologies either prior to reaching the market or once in the market. As a result, technology transfer offices (TTO) resort to preliminary assessments to get a first idea of the technologies’ commercial potential and select the most promising ones in case of limited resources. A set of criteria to perform such evaluations is provided here, which can be used by the TTO either in a continuous manner or through punctual calls for proposal.
www.FITT-for-Innovation.eu
E-Learning: Challenges and Research Opportunities Using Machine Learning & Da...eraser Juan José Calderón
E-Learning: Challenges and Research Opportunities Using Machine Learning & Data Analytics
de ABDALLAH MOUBAYED 1 , MOHAMMADNOOR INJADAT1 , ALI BOU NASSIF2 , HANAN LUTFIYYA3 , AND ABDALLAH SHAMI1 1Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Western University, London, ON N6A 3K7, Canada 2Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates 3Computer Science Department, Western University, London, ON N6A 3K7, Canada Corresponding author: Abdallah Moubayed (amoubaye@uwo.ca)
ABSTRACT
With the proliferation of technology, the field of e-learning has garnered significant attention in recent times. This is because it has allowed users from around the world to learn and access new information. This has added to the growing amount of collected data that is already being generated through different devices and sensors employed around the world. This has led to the need to analyze collected data and extract useful information from it. Machine learning (ML) and data analytics (DA) are proposed techniques that can help extract information and find valuable patterns within the collected data. In this paper, the field of e-learning is investigated in terms of definitions and characteristics. Moreover, the various challenges facing the different participants within this process are discussed. In addition, some of the works proposed in the literature to tackle these challenges are presented. Then, a brief survey about some of the most popular ML and DA techniques is given. Finally, some of the research opportunities available that employ such techniques are proposed to give insights into the areas that merit further exploration and investigation.
How to Become a Thought Leader in Your NicheLeslie Samuel
Are bloggers thought leaders? Here are some tips on how you can become one. Provide great value, put awesome content out there on a regular basis, and help others.
Assessing the commercialization potential of research-grounded technology projects is necessitated by the high failure rate and resulting in high cost of technologies either prior to reaching the market or once in the market. As a result, technology transfer offices (TTO) resort to preliminary assessments to get a first idea of the technologies’ commercial potential and select the most promising ones in case of limited resources. A set of criteria to perform such evaluations is provided here, which can be used by the TTO either in a continuous manner or through punctual calls for proposal.
www.FITT-for-Innovation.eu
Como trabajar los derechos humanos, el trabajo no lo escribí yo, por eso tiene escritos los autores del mismo, y lo subí con la intención de ayudar a los demás docentes
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
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Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
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Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
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The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
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The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
2. PART B:
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Criteria 1: FUN FACTORCRITERIA 1: FUN FACTOR
Games have always been a part of learning as they make learning
fun. Games allowing us to participate in what we are learning,
enabling us to have a learning experience and therefore we
remember what we have learnt. Horsley (2010, p. 363) explains
that classroom games have multiple advantages, increased active
learner participation; learning, knowledge retention, and
motivation; and insights about links between theory and practice.
Web 2.0 Tools bring learning experiences into the 21st century
permits students to collaborate and be creative. The Online
Learning Consortium (2014) confirms that tools that allow the
insertion of text, images and transitions adds fun and creativity to
the learning activity.
3. CRITERIA 2: EDUCATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
Many teachers have never used ICT-based learning strategies
nor had training in teaching with such technology and
integrating technology into the classroom requires more than
just access to the technologies (Hedberg, 2011, p. 2). For
these reasons implement any type of technology into the
classroom requires experimenting with the technology and
planning to check if it is appropriate for educational use. When
implementing a Web 2.0 tool teachers need to consider what
function the tool will sever, how it advances the learning
goals, does it provide a way for the students to think critically
about what they are learning as they work (Fredrick, 2011, p.
37).
4. CRITERIA 3: COST
Donovan (2016, para. 4) reports that Australia has
over-invested in computers and IT in schools. It is true
that computer hardware is expensive but teachers do
not go out of their way to add to this expense when
choosing software or apps for classroom use. Preskett
(2011, para. 10) explains that starting off paying lots
of money isn’t necessary, if the lowest level is free it’s
worth investigating and this is especially true if there’s
a free upgrade for education.
5. CRITERIA 4: ACCESS
It is important that all students and teachers have access to
the web 2.0 tool. Studies show the detriment that evolving
technology can have on utilising web 2.0 tools -“Participants
reported that students who have older computers often have
technical issues when using Web 2.0 tools” (An, Aworuwa,
Ballard & Williams, 2009). Supporting this is idea of digital
divides in different communities: “A ‘second-level digital
divide’ may exist based on machine vintage, connectivity,
online skills, autonomy and freedom of access, and computer-
use support” (Oblinger, 2008).
6. CRITERIA 5: USER FRIENDLY
It is important that a Web 2.0 tool is easy to use. Ray Van
Geel states, “Using the tool should not become the focus of the
learning task” (2011). The tool should be used a facilitator of
the learning content - “choose a tool which is suited to this
task and can articulate this clearly to the learners” (Preskett,
2011). Finding a tool that is clutter free from distractions and
which assists users to complete tasks should be the goal.
Ultimately you want a tool which “is easy to navigate, help
guides/tutorials available and clear, tools and features are
conveniently located” (kushionjen, 2011).
7. REFERENCE LIST
An, Y., Aworuwa, B., Ballard, G. & Williams, K. (2009). Teaching with Web 2.0 Technologies: Benefits, Barriers and Best
Practices. Retrieved from http://www.aect.org/pdf/proceedings09/2009/09_1.pdf
Donovan, S. (2016). School computer use may be affecting literacy and numeracy skills,OECD study says. ABC News:
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Fredrick, K. (2011). A fleet of freebies: Choosing Web 2.0 Tools for a School Community. School Library Monthly, 8, pp. 37-
8.
Hedberg, J. (2011). Towards a disruptive pedagogy: Changing classroom practice with technologies and digital content.
8. REFERENCE LIST CONTINUED
Horsley, T. (2010). Innovative learning activities: Education theory and classroom games: increasing knowledge and fun in the
classroom. The Journal of nursing education, 49(6), pp.363-4. DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20090521-02
Oblinger, D. G. (2008). Growing up with Google: What it means to education. Emerging Technologies for Learning, 3, 11-29.
Online Learning Consortium. (2014). Web 2.0 Selection Criteria: Save Time Choosing an Appropriate Tool. Retrieved from
http://150.164.100.248/cei/data1/arquivos/Web20selectioncriteria.pdf
Preskett, T. (2011). Choosing Web 2.0 Tools for teaching and learning. Educational Technology and Change Journal.
Retrieved
From https://etcjournal.com/2011/12/05/choosing-web-2-0-tools-for-teaching-and-learning/
9. REFERENCE LIST CONTINUED
Ray Van Geel (2011). Web 2.0 Tool Evaluation Criteria. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4UAXC8-d7U
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